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Pass for an EU citizen, but non EU resident

  • February 20, 2024
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Dear All,

My husband and I are going to travel in Europe this year. 

My husband is a German citizen, but not a EU resident. He is a permanent resident of Australia. 

Does any one know which pass should my husband choose? Eurail Pass or Interrail Pass?

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Kind regards,

Xufang

Best answer by thibcabe

Eurail Pass. He should have a proof that he lives in Australia, like a permanent resident card if it exists.

That way he isn't limited to 2 days in Germany (for no good reason since he doesn't live there!).

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  • February 20, 2024

Eurail Pass. He should have a proof that he lives in Australia, like a permanent resident card if it exists.

That way he isn't limited to 2 days in Germany (for no good reason since he doesn't live there!).


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  • February 20, 2024

Eurail is preferable as Interrail has 2 days maximum use in country of residence.

He will need some official documentation as proof of Australian residency if he only has a German passport.


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  • February 20, 2024

Side note: EU residency is not relevant. Residency in Europe is.


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  • February 20, 2024

Eurail Pass. He should have a proof that he lives in Australia, like a permanent resident card if it exists.

That way he isn't limited to 2 days in Germany (for no good reason since he doesn't live there!).

Thank you very much for your reply. 

Australia does not put a visa sticker on a foreigner’s passport any more. 

‘Melbourne/Australien’ is printed under ‘Wohnort/Residence/Domicile’ in his German passport. Is this sufficient enough as the evidence of his country of residency?